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“Lucky them. I wish we were.”
“Soon enough.”
“Then we agree? I want to marry you as soon as we get back to New York.”
“We have so much to discuss. I need to tell you something.”
“What’s going on?”
Austin stood up and led me to the chaise, where we sat down together.
“Charge Media is being sued by someone I fired. He claims that I hate men. They interviewed people at Tailwind and Spotlight. That’s the case they’re building.”
“Quit.”
I shook my head. “I can’t do that.”
“Why not? You’ve earned it. I can support us.”
“You think that’s what I want? You to support me?”
“I don’t think it’s what you want, but it’s what you deserve. You’ve worked so hard over the past few years. Why not take a break. Suppose you get pregnant?”
“I would work until I gave birth.”
“Then what? Take two weeks off and head back to the office?”
“For fuck’s sake, we’re not even married, and you’re already barking out orders.”
“It’s not an order. I want you to rest. You look exhausted.”
“I am exhausted. I haven’t slept in weeks.”
“We’re here for the next week and a half. We can discuss everything. I want to be equal partners, and I would never order you around.”
“Neither would I. I don’t want to fight.”
Austin nuzzled me and whispered into my ear. “I like a little fight in bed.”
“You have to stop that if you’re not going to deliver.”
“Oh, I’m going to deliver sweetheart. You know I can deliver all night.”
Austin teased me most of the day, planting soft kisses on my lips and stroking my body nonstop. He couldn’t keep his hands off me, but he was controlled and measured, whereas I was ready to beg for him to take me to bed. The constant ache in my belly was almost too much to bear.
“Shall we order dinner?” he asked.
“Whose place are we eating at?”
“Your villa. It’s a shame mine will be vacant.”
“You’re there.”
“I’m not because I’ll be here. I’m not sleeping alone any longer. This is forever, baby.”
“I need a bath. I feel icky from the saltwater.”
“I have to get my things. I should be back shortly.”
